The plight of the cotton top tamarin, a fight for survival

The video discusses the cotton top tamarin, a small primate native to a limited area in northwest Columbia. These social creatures live in hierarchical family groups and are known for their distinctive white hair. Once heavily impacted by the illegal pet trade and biomedical research, their numbers are now primarily threatened by deforestation. The wild population has decreased by 80% over the last three generations, making conservation efforts critical.

Where can cotton top tamarins be found in the wild?

• Northwest Columbia

• Southeast Asia

• Central Africa

• Amazon Rainforest

What is a distinctive feature of cotton top tamarins?

• Blue eyes

• White hair on their heads

• Bright red fur

• Long tails

How do cotton top tamarins organize their social groups?

• In large herds

• In random clusters

• In hierarchical family groups

• In solitary pairs

What was a major threat to cotton top tamarins in the past?

• Climate change

• Illegal pet trade

• Natural predators

• Pollution

What is the main reason for the current decline in cotton top tamarin populations?

• Hunting

• Deforestation

• Disease

• Competition with other species